Konan flew all the way back to the Land of Rain, not daring to slack off in the slightest.
Originally, she had only harbored suspicions toward Madara Uchiha and Black Zetsu. She had always believed that even if those two were plotting something, they could never be a match for Nagato.
But now that she knew Nagato had been under their schemes ever since his birth, she became deeply worried about his situation.
She feared that when she returned this time, she would find Nagato's corpse.
Yahiko had once died for her. Now, she could not let Nagato lose his life as well because she had failed to return in time.
Madara Uchiha had not appeared for several months, while Black Zetsu and that new member had been researching that forbidden technique.
Now that she was not in the Land of Rain and Sasori had gone to Iwagakure, every Akatsuki member still stationed in the Land of Rain was Madara Uchiha's subordinate.
"Damn it! Nagato is in great danger right now!"
As Konan spread her paper wings and continuously pierced through layers of clouds, she could not help but curse under her breath.
Her flying speed surged once more.
The truth was, the human body was remarkably wondrous.
Ninjas were even more so.
Along the way, aside from replenishing herself with Soldier Pills and water once, Konan had maintained her full flying speed the entire time.
In just two days, Konan returned to the Land of Rain. When she saw Nagato in the tower, the anxiety hanging over her heart finally eased.
When Nagato saw Konan flying over in a frantic rush atop the tower in the Land of Rain, he was equally confused.
"Konan, you..."
"Whew! Nagato, you—cough—you're in a very dangerous situation right now!"
Before Nagato could finish,